Tick, Tick , Bang/ Trouble (1981Original)

Initial tracking took place in Summer 1981 at Prince's Kiowa Trail Home Studio, Chanhassen, MN, USA (during the same session as Controversy and Poppa Grooves). The track was re-recorded from scratch with mostly new lyrics in 1989 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. This updated version was included as the ninth track on a late 1989 configuration of Graffiti Bridge. It was included as the tenth track on a 1990 configuration, where it remained for the final release. A single of Tick, Tick, Bang was planned in 1990, but it was not released.
The song uses an uncredited sample of Little Miss Lover by The Jimi Hendrix Experience, (written by Jimi Hendrix), which first appeared on Axis: Bold As Love (1969).
Trouble is featured on André Cymone ‎- Livin' In The New Wave 1982

[@JeremySmith-sx9oe]

Bobby the drummer is kicking ass

[@ThundarrZ]

This original is wayyy better than the 90's version! So much more raw and not overproduced

[@glittery_cucumber]

I like them both

[@michael.yt2916]

@@glittery_cucumber yes idk what this guy is talking about, the 1990 version isn't over produced, it's great and stands out from the rest of the album imo

[@babymammoth34]

@@michael.yt2916 But this version is much more deliciously DIRTY and Erotic!!! I love the 1990 one but this punk edged one is tops for me

[@michael.yt2916]

@Tony why are you here then

[@Elecktricgroove]

OMG!!! this Shoulda been the cut and released then because this monster!! His New/wave punk sound shakes to the core. Why did he have to leave this earth. All he did his whole life is educate and love life and people who love him. The music was just a bonus for us.

[@stuart6478]

and do lots of drugs and screw lots of women and

[@theprolificnetwork4670]

I love this hyperactive beat. I can hear elements of Sexuality,Let's Pretend We're married & Let's work in this version which is the young raw Prince. Great stuff and the Graffiti Bridge version just shows how he evolved.

[@MustacheManMM]

Wouldn’t doubt if Tick Tick was recorded around the same time of Gotta Stop (Messin’ About). Both punky and have the whispered/stereo-delayed vocals

[@Crystalball218]

You'd have to love and appreciate both versions because of the brilliance that created it...

[@paulcalhoun1744]

This song was originally on the "Second Coming" double album in 1981. I can only hope that album is released by the Prince Estate.

[@sharonwalker9985]

I looove the Dirty Mind era.💜💜💜💜💜

[@nickybareau3639]

Yes!! Baddest man on the planet at that time!!!

[@michelleasevedo5261]

Sharon Walker ♥♥♥♥

[@Donna777]

Ohhhh yeah!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@IamGaby]

I'm having eargasims over here😂😍👏🏼🙌🏼🎤🎧👂🏼

[@solo9352]

Forever in my life Prince. 😏💜

[@AnthonyMckinney-yu4lk]

This man was something else!

[@blueser100]

Love the old punk Prince.

[@Donna777]

Yes, it's my favorite Prince era!! 🔥💜🔥💜🔥

[@CraigMansfield]

I never knew it was from the Dirty Mind era. Should have mastered it, it was good.

[@TerenceC9]

Trouble is one FONKY track. I could listened to this instrumental all day.

[@briandonald]

I like this version. Funk rock Dirty Mind era

[@Psylenoz]

ive been a fan since a child, just discovering his unreleased stuff. coco boys is one of my favs atm, this is awesome too!

[@akinayodele3055]

Classic Prince nastiness!

[@michaelj.smithph.d.9114]

Brilliant!!! Man Prince could rock and roll, he brought such spirit to the music! I love the Dirty Mind/Controversy era stuff which is what Tick Tick Bang sounds like. Superb! Not as fond of the second thing played here.

[@DillyDo319]

The original is so much better, and so perfectly PUNK!! 💜💜💜

[@alessandrotinchini1310]

Totally agree with you. I love this Prince era; it is rough, but classy at the same time. This song is one of my favorite ever.

[@starrcompany3275]

Dillon Craft you know your music sir!,Good comment.

[@sharonwalker9985]

Agreed!

[@wendileona]

Punk FUNK and dont you forget it!

[@TheTSGA]

Dillon Craft Yup! This version is more raw.

[@austinstyles6393]

Cool shit. Love both songs. Punk and than some Funk. 👍🏽

[@drummerdive]

I listened to Prince's song "goodbye" on my phone when my father called in the middle of this song and gave me information about his death. It was magical, like telepathy, I will never forget it. It was like saying goodbye to me ...saying goodbye to a fan, artist, wave of lament...Sign of life after death?

[@lindaeknoian2290]

Linda Eknoian Wow! Very punk like! Never heard this song before, but I like it a lot. Never knew Prince was really into punk, I know his other songs “Sister” or “Annie Christian” are punk/new wave style, but this guy was into punk, new wave, funk, rock, R&B, film scoring and I heard he composed music for a ballet. Prince could write and play in any genre of music. He is a genius! Thank you for sharing!💜🎸🎶

[@travismclaurin9419]

Trouble sounds good. It has that '80's Funk to it. Like all the Good Bands of Funk in the late 70's and early 80's

[@jblue6820]

OMG... The dude wrote songs years before officially releasing them. Completely different version. I can distinctly hear Andre Cymone and the New Wave groove!

[@boondoggle4820]

I like this so much better than the version on Graffiti Bridge.

[@suzzyqutie]

I'm hearing how "Sexuality" got its wings.... Awesome!

[@cocopops4974]

And head

[@neilmackay7319]

@@cocopops4974 Head was recorded a year earlier

[@eileenpizarro1558]

Prince’s brilliance.

[@emanboogie]

would love to see the expanded remastered Dirty Mind LP, ultimate "rude boy" punk funk album

[@ninobossalini4179]

That would be LIT!!

[@kjs9756]

Ewan Bruce I would buy that for sure. They could include the Rebels tracks

[@tylergates4075]

I cant stand remasters. I want to hear the way it was meant to be heard originally. Im all for an expanded version, though. Bonus and unreleased is always great. But no tampering with the art.

[@patrickfoster4586]

These are obviously songs recorded at the same time as the Dirty Mind sessions but were just cut from the final record. Loved hearing this early version of Tick...as I didn't know it existed, definitely funkier than the Graffiti Bridge version, but both are great.

[@gazashariff1906]

This is way better

[@dognutz2088]

Thanks so much. I always thought "Trouble" was Andre Cymone. He must have given it to him for his "Andre Cymone" album. Next to "Kelly's Eyes" this was one of my AC favorites.

[@dr.kingmessanger1196]

I never knew he wrote two of Andre songs

[@kingsports1113]

Kelly eyes n trouble bis Andre cymone prince songs together

[@kingsports1113]

@@dr.kingmessanger1196 cowrote together

[@briandonald]

@@dr.kingmessanger1196He didn't.

[@Einhpets]

Glad he remade this

[@peterroberts7684]

I like this version.......Rock version..Naughty 🤫❤️👍👍Horndog Prince..

[@gato9866]

"Trouble " wow that is funkalishes wonder why dint they put that on wax. It's so early 80's funk.

[@theprolificnetwork4670]

Landed on Andre Cymones 1st Album kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXSrlWqmncyahNU

[@kjs9756]

Too bad I was only 13 during this time. I would have been a groupie in the front row mesmerized by the music and the bikini and trench coat sexiness 😍

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

Me and you _both!_

[@TomTomClubbing]

Way better than the version on Graffiti Bridge.

[@jingerkywi5248]

wow love this song even more! sounds so good, i hope it's never deleted

[@CHAARAWTAZA144]

a finished product comes from a started product. some people don't "get it." just enjoy these gems. they're not to be compared.

[@bryanjefferson3824]

Phat beat yes!!! Graffiti Bridge vocals are very dynamic I feel...them!!!😎🤟🏾

[@hopeclayburnsax9369]

Thank you so much for sharing!!!! Man, to think he was able to take a song from 20 years in the past to the Graffiti Bridge era let's you know he literally has at least 200 years worth of music sitting around. Miss him so much.

[@gregwilliams1918]

Fits right in with Dirty Mind, funky 2 his core

[@demondtravis2404]

This is the Time music to Get It Up. You never know until you here the old stuff. RIP to The GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yvettesanchez5750]

Thank-you for sharing!! "Tick, Tick Bang" is an awesome song!! But, "Trouble" doesn't sound like it is necessarily by Prince. "Tick, Tick Bang" is an exciting song with excellent music, & sung, of course, outstandingly by Prince!! I love it!! Prince was always so incredible & extremely talented, even when he was still new to performing!! We were so blessed to have had Prince!! Prince will always rule as our one & only Master forever!! Our beloved, sweet Prince will always shine in our hearts!! Purple Power!!

[@Kweenraa0416]

Way better than the 90s version 🔥🔥💜💜

[@kiddfromla]

Trouble is an andre cymone song

[@dirtydeebracing3167]

Oh my, I am in “TROUBLE” 🤩 Very funky Minneapolis instrumental groove from days gone by. 👍😎

[@dethbolt000]

Trouble was an Andrey Cymone inspired track. I love it. Check out "Living in the New Wave" by AC from 82-83.

[@Lindae696969]

I never heard this dong or the original cut, but the beginning of the song sounds very similar to “Sister” has the punk/new wave style with very quick beat and then it goes into a repetitive funk synth groove!! Really smooth, really nice beat! Thank you for sharing!!💜💜🎸🎸

[@ginocooper6676]

The Bass on this jam teaching. Them keys though!! Wow 1 complete Funk Orchestra!! 🔥🔥🔥!! 💜 it!

[@ronaldeatman6603]

This is the Dirty Mind circa of this song? Oh my GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cellsdoni5968]

I think the uploader said it was during the "Controversy" recording (mid 1981)

[@TheRMSU1]

@@cellsdoni5968 nope

[@pwgabachito]

@@TheRMSU1 Basic tracking took place in Summer 1981 at Prince's Kiowa Trail Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same session as Controversy and Poppa Grooves). princevault.com/index.php?title=Tick,_Tick,_Bang Dirty Mind had come out the previous October. This was recorded during the Controversy sessions.

[@raffaelepigneri1413]

Tick tick bang at its best! Controversy rock n roll sick and wicked, definitely headed in 1999 direction (Let's pretend has much in common...)

[@Hizzle2theCizzle]

RIGHTEOUS! i love this first permutation ... I mean i love both versions but... JS thankyou

[@princessugar2659]

1981 NY trouble , Dirty Mind Tour era ;)

[@jazzbquick389]

Trouble is what I imagine when Prince would find a groove, ride it for awhile, come back to it later and turn it into a song.

[@lydiecoppens7367]

Excellent !!! 🕺💃🎶💜🎵

[@compewterbleu2]

Man this is some kinda funky! I likey a whole lot! LOL

[@ToniWellons]

I had idea this came from the Dirty Mind era. It fits that time, but the Graffiti Bridge version is revamped so well with so many colors

[@handlethis_ffs]

Love the pic you chose. Thanks for the upload.

[@gelsominonelson7431]

Makes me want to shake my ass really fast! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jujuonmylifeyouknow6295]

Love Punked Out Prince

[@CraigMansfield]

Never heard "Trouble" before. I like it. In the vein of "Let's Work".

[@ptahsabaqrayay8816]

Prince gave it 2 Andre Cymone! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXSrlWqmncyahNU&ab_channel=chrisco61

[@azzamzamzam1822]

"Funk Punk"

[@dalidocedric6743]

Pulssboy! trop gOOd! pure Artist!!!!! thanx!

[@lorettatolnaybolton]

This is so URGENT!!! I've never heard this version before... I can FEEL it! WOW!!!!

[@moyonclaudy]

Funk & Punk 🙏🏼💜💜💜👍

[@oholm09]

Rick james era

[@alisajoseph991]

This ish is bangin' - nothing beats Prince new wave. Song makes so much sense in this version. Too hot!

[@MarySmith-py7yx]

His royal Bad ass ..D..

[@brianinglis3805]

who else but Prince could write a song about premature ejaculation (tick, tick, bang ima talkin bout)

[@ALEXANDERNEVERMIND1958]

THIS VERSION HERE IS VINTAGE PUNK, WHERE AS THE 1990 HAS MORE OF THE ERA’S URBAN, HIP HOP TOUCH.

[@pennycandyshow]

This Punk energy is LIFE!

[@SHARKVADERS]

Punk Prince!

[@clevawoman]

love this.

[@odeskoo]

Killin' it!

[@magicdog5623]

This came from the 'rebel' sessions. I love to see it get released...its wild!

[@DJObliteration1]

Hell yeah!!!!!!!

[@NOWtheband]

He's a good lad.

[@somethingdifferent4u247]

Str8 funky.

[@madzilla14]

Makes John Witherspoon blush ! BANG! BANG! 🗼💋

[@bradquery779]

DOPE!!!!!

[@AlexanderNevermind888]

This shows how far ahead Prince was. While we were thinking..."Where is the new music?"...he had already made it! I'm not surprised that this is an early 80s cut. It could have easily been included on the Dirty Mind or Controversy album.

[@sparkspark2314]

❤️💕❤️💕💕💕💕❤️👍

[@jasminebright4425]

THE BEST!

[@babymammoth34]

used to get thrown out of my classes for singin' his tick tick bang song in high school, haha. fun days

[@babymammoth34]

My feminist teacher, in particular, used to go nuts

[@grouchyblackman]

GOAT....

[@skyelite5284]

such nastiness......lol

[@Donutsoverdosed]

Epic Titan Shit🔥

[@IfYouLetMeStay]

I like the album version better because it has the bells I like.

[@sweetsweet4441]

This song is used in Graffiti Bridge.

[@MsVanillaSugar]

christa sweey True....but the Graffiti Bridge Soundtrack version was clearly remixed and remastered. This sounds like an initial cut.

[@sweetsweet4441]

MsVanillaSugar okay

[@themagicmirrorthemagicmirr7467]

christa sweey this just shows you how long he had the song.

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@sweetsweet4441 can I tick tick bang bang all over you ..the graffiti bridge version ..

[@sweetsweet4441]

@@thepromiseman7745 lol

[@campfive]

There's probably a guitar track for this in the vault

[@RoyBatty555]

Yass

[@avalond1193]

Dang I hated the graffiti bridge version to this song but I love this version

[@briandonald]

Trouble is actually on Andre Cymone's first album. Prince had no involvement.

[@theprolificnetwork4670]

This belongs on Dirty Mind Deluxe

[@thepromiseman7745]

Graffiti bridge version is way better ...but prince did a lot of recording from original version of songs so I guess he kinda thought let's me released this in the graffiti bridge version form

[@ViagensGringa]

trouble = funk porn! delicious track, P

[@andremansa1]

I love punk-new wave P o+>

[@cdaless1754]

LuV

[@51StPi]

0:50 keep thinking I am watching Ferris Bueller for some reason.

[@airwatts]

THAT SONG "TROUBLE' WAS ON ANDRE CYMONE'S ALBUM

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

So Trouble is a Prince groove and while Andre claimed that Prince stole Do me baby, it looks like he stole Trouble and put it on Living in the Wave LP because that's the finished recording session verbatim note for note.